The Economic Times

Can a surviving joint bank locker holder claim full ownership after the co-holders death? No, heres why

A Kerala High Court ruling clarifies that a joint bank locker survivor does not automatically gain full ownership of its contents. A valid Will executed by one holder takes precedence over the 'either or survivor' clause, allowing assets to be bequeathed to third parties. This decision impacts how locker contents are distributed after a co-holder's death.